Community Fusion
Fusion lets two Karmyq communities voluntarily merge into one. It is the mirror of fission — where fission splits a large community, fusion unites two communities that share values, trust, and mutual
Community Fusion
Fusion lets two Karmyq communities voluntarily merge into one. It is the mirror of fission — where fission splits a large community, fusion unites two communities that share values, trust, and mutual aid goals.
Who Can Propose
Any admin of either community can initiate a fusion proposal. The proposal names the new merged community and optionally provides a rationale.
The Fusion Flow
Step 1: Proposal
Admin A navigates to their community → Fusion tab → Propose Fusion. They enter:
- The target community ID
- The name for the merged community
- An optional rationale
Step 2: Acceptance
Admin B sees the proposal on their community's Fusion tab. They can Accept (moving to discussion) or Reject it. Rejection closes the proposal.
Step 3: Discussion
Once accepted, both communities are in the discussion phase. Either admin can open the community vote when ready.
Step 4: Parallel Vote
Each community votes independently. Both communities must reach:
- 60% quorum — at least 60% of active members must vote
- 60% approval — at least 60% of weighted votes must be "yes"
Votes are weighted by each member's trust score in their own community. When both tallies pass, the proposal automatically advances to "approved."
Step 5: Execution
Either admin can execute the approved fusion. A new merged community is created instantly.
What Members See
- The Fusion tab badge (●) appears whenever there is an active proposal
- During voting, members see both their community's tally and the partner community's tally (read-only)
- After execution, a link to the merged community is shown
What Gets Carried Over
| Item | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Members | All active members from both communities join the merged community |
| Trust edges | Copied with 0.70 carry factor (preserving relationship history) |
| Karma records | Fully copied from both communities |
| Original communities | Archived with status='merged' — history remains accessible |
Trust Carry Factor
Fusion carries trust at 0.70 — significantly higher than fission's 0.40 — because the merger is consensual. Members chose to come together, so their relational history should carry forward with high fidelity.
Notifications
When voting opens, all members in both communities receive an in-app notification with a direct link to their community's Fusion tab.